Am I eligible for vaccine injury compensation?
If an injury does occur, you may be eligible for vaccine injury compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This eligibility and compensation is dependent on the vaccine, the injury, and other factors.
If you or a loved one may have suffered a vaccine injury, contact one of the experienced, vaccine injury attorneys at Sands Anderson for a free consultation. We’ll listen to and assess your case, and, if possible, we will help you file a claim with the VICP. We’ll do everything we can to get you the outcome you deserve, all at no cost to you.
What You Should Know About Covered Vaccines
The VICP provides compensation to people who have suffered vaccine injuries from a majority of vaccines in the U.S., but not all.
The list of vaccines that the VICP covers changes over time, so it’s best to check the VICP website for the most updated information.
What Vaccines Are Covered by The National Vaccine injury Compensation Program?
Diphtheria, Tetanus or Pertussis
Vaccines that contain the diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, pertussis bacteria or specific pertussis antigens can cause severe allergic reaction, brain conditions or nerve damage. You may recognize these vaccines as: DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap, DTP-Hib.
Flu (Influenza)
The seasonal flu vaccine is covered under the VICP. Injuries from the seasonal flu shot may include allergic reaction, nerve damage, autoimmune disorders or brain conditions.
Hepatitis A
The Hepatitis A vaccine, or HAV, has been linked to autoimmune disorders or brain conditions.
Hepatitis B
The Hepatitis B vaccine, or HBV, is known to cause allergic reaction, brain conditions, autoimmune disorders or nerve damage.
Human Papillomavirus
The human papillomavirus vaccine, or HPV, may be linked to certain brain conditions, nerve damage, blood conditions and autoimmune disorders.
Measles, Mumps or Rubella
Vaccines that contain measles, mumps and rubella viruses can cause severe allergic reaction, nerve damage, brain conditions or blood disorders. You may recognize these vaccines as: MMR and MMRV.
Meningococcal
The meningococcal vaccine includes three types: a meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) and the meningococcal polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines (MPSV4 and MCV4). These vaccines may be linked to nerve damage, autoimmune disorders or brain conditions. You may also recognize these vaccines as: MenB-FHbp and MenB-4C.
Pneumococcal
There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines. One is the pneumococcal conjugate PCV or PCV13, known as Prevnar®. The second type is the pneumococcal polysaccharide PPSV or PPV23, known as Pneumovax®. Currently only the PCV is covered under the VICP due to its potential relation to blood conditions.
Polio
While the current vaccine contains the inactive polio virus, or IPV, is much safer than the older version that contained the live polio virus (called OPV), it has the potential to cause severe allergic reaction.
Rotavirus
Rotavirus, or RV, is shown to cause bowel problems, like intussusception. This happens when a part of the intestine slides inside itself and causes a blockage.
Varicella (Chickenpox)
The varicella, or VAR, vaccine, can cause blood conditions, autoimmune disorders and nerve damage.
Learn more about these and other vaccines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Am I eligible for vaccine injury compensation?
Sands Anderson Vaccine Injury Team Can Help
Having an experienced vaccine injury lawyer on your side can make filing a vaccine injury claim a simpler process so you can prioritize your recovery. And, we help you at no charge. Here’s how:
- Our team includes a primary care physician who understands how a medical condition can affect your life. We care about you and your family, and we work hard to make this difficult time go as smoothly as possible.
- If you have suffered a vaccine injury by a vaccine that is not listed as covered under the VICP, you may still qualify for a different program or another legal course of action. Our team of vaccine injury attorneys can help you understand your rights and map out a plan that’s best for you.
- There are many steps and qualifications in the VICP claims process. We make sure everything is completed on time, and we help you get the most out of your claim.
Learn more about how we help people across the country become whole again after a vaccine injury.
Am I Eligible For Vaccine Injury Compensation?
If you or a loved one has developed an injury as a result of a vaccine, take our vaccine eligibility quiz to see if you qualify for compensation. Our experienced vaccine injury attorneys can file a claim for you with the VICP at no cost to you.